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A one-of-a-kind 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is up for auction

In 1997, TVR designed a high performance sports car based on the TVR Cerbera, the TVR Cerbera Speed 12. The car was intended to be both the world’s highest performance road car and the basis for a GT1 class endurance racer. However, due to the tightening of regulations in the GT1 class, it remained only as a racing car. In 2003, the manufacturer decided to make only one example of the road-legal 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12, and it is now offered at auction.

The TVR was introduced as a 2+2 coupe and was the brand’s first model with an engine produced by the company as opposed to using tuned engines from other manufacturers. The British magazine Evo wrote about this car in 2010, stating that the owner had tuned the V12 engine to 840 hp (618 kW).

The TVR Cerbera Speed 12 weighs less than 1,000 kg and is powered by a 7.7L V12 with 840 hp (618 kW) and 900 lb-ft (1,220 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. As a reminder, the standard model has 660 hp (492 kW).

This unique car is an extraordinary opportunity for all car collectors as well as those who want to become one. The auction will be held on May 20, 2023.

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A one-of-a-kind 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is up for auction

Source: Silverstone Auctions

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1956 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction

In 1948, Porsche’s first production car, the Porsche 356, arrived on the market. Seven years later, the 356 A was introduced. Its internal factory designation, “Type 1”, gave rise to its nickname “T1” among enthusiasts. It was produced until 1959, and more than 15k cars left the production lines. One of them, a 1956 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction.

The Porsche 356A coupe is powered by a replaced 1.6-liter flat-four engine paired with a dual-mount four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on silver 15″ steel wheels, with chrome hubcaps, wrapped in 155SR15 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

In 2021, the car was completely refurbished, after spending three decades in storage. It is finished in Silver Metallic (5606) and the reconstruction included the replacement of floor panels, front and rear inner fenders, battery box, left side panel, inner front hood frame, body seals, windshield, bumpers, and various trim pieces. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with bumperettes, quad beehive taillights, a single-grille decklid, square-edge door handles, a driver-side mirror, gold-color badging and hydraulic drum brakes.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather that also covers the door panels and dashboard. There is also the re-cast ivory-color steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 76,941 miles. Additional equipment includes beige square-weave carpeting, black rubber floor mats, black lap belts, leather rear luggage straps, a Porsche-branded radio blanking plate, a dash-mounted ashtray, and a lockable glovebox.

The car comes with refurbishment records, a Porsche Production Specifications sheet, an owner’s manual, a tool kit, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on March 30 and the current highest bid is $125,000 USD.

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1956 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction

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1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super

Recently, there are more and more vintage cars on the market that collectors and enthusiasts consider extremely attractive and desirable. Such is the case with the Porsche 356A 1600 Super, which was produced between 1956 and 1959. One such, a 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super, is up for auction.

The Porsche 356A 1600 Super is powered by a replaced 1.6-liter flat-four engine (from the 1961 Porsche 356B). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. It was recently serviced, which included adjusting the valves and carburetors, setting the timing, and replacing the oil pressure switch, spark plugs, ignition points, air filters, and valve cover gaskets. It is mounted on 15″ Lemmerz steel wheels wrapped in Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

This car was purchased new by a US Air Force Captain from Max Hoffman Motor Car Co. in New York City. It’s finished in Ruby Red (5702) and is in pretty good condition. It is equipped with an optional Golde sliding sunroof, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders and guards, Lucas driving lights, LED taillights, dual exhaust outlets exiting through the rear bumper, and a wide-five spare wheel mounted in the front trunk. With the car, the new owner will also receive a set of vintage wooden skis and poles.

Inside, the seats are covered in black vinyl, which also covers the door panels and dashboard. Additional equipment includes a heater, an Ivory-colored steering wheel, door pockets, a locking glove box, a push-button Blaupunkt radio, and an aftermarket CB radio. The five-digit odometer shows 52,919 miles.

The car comes with service records from new, an original purchase contract, owner’s manuals, historical photos and literature, a tool kit, a removed engine, a Kardex report, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Montana title in the owner’s name LLC.

The auction ends on March 23 and the current highest bid is $55,000 USD.

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1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super

Source: Bring a Trailer